Which Protein is Right for you?

Jace

Jace

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Protein...We hear about it, read about it, and see it on labels.
We know we need it..but how much do we need?

A good way to estimate how much protein you need
is to take your body weight and divide that number by 2.

Generarally speaking, for most adults, the result is the amount in grams
you should aim to get each day.

Did you know? Our bodies contain two primary protein groups.
70% muscle building
30% Collagen or connective tissue.

There are three types of protein supplements:
Bone broth
plant protein
collegen

Be health, stay healthy!😉
 

I am aiming for 120 grams of protein. It is not easy to get in but I am almost to my goal of that now. Women especially do not eat enough protein. It does make a difference. I have been learning so much about protein in recent months and it is so interesting to me how it works because I am seeing results.
 
katlupe said:
I am aiming for 120 grams of protein. It is not easy to get in but I am almost to my goal of that now. Women especially do not eat enough protein. It does make a difference. I have been learning so much about protein in recent months and it is so interesting to me how it works because I am seeing results.
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Is that a figure recommended by your doctor???

US RDA is 50 grams of protein per day.

WHO RDA is 35 grams of protein per day.

And I think that is based on a generalized body weight. I guess one would have to make adjustments on that basis?
 

Jace said:
Protein...We hear about it, read about it, and see it on labels.
We know we need it..but how much do we need?

A good way to estimate how much protein you need
is to take your body weight and divide that number by 2.

Generarally speaking, for most adults, the result is the amount in grams
you should aim to get each day.

Did you know? Our bodies contain two primary protein groups.
70% muscle building
30% Collagen or connective tissue.

There are three types of protein supplements:
Bone broth
plant protein
collegen

Be health, stay healthy!😉
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Protein is, obviously an essential nutrient.


US RDA is 50 grams of protein per day.

WHO RDA is 35 grams of protein per day.


I have known people who just do not eat enough protein. They will frequently eat only 5 or 10 or 15 grams of protein per day.

It is very easy to boot this up, but just adding in a protein shake daily. I think an Ensure is about 9 grams. And I think they have a high protein one that is about 15 grams.

They used to taste absolutely horrible, but the taste, to me, at least, is a lot better these days...particularly the chocolate one.
 
Jace said:
Protein...We hear about it, read about it, and see it on labels.
We know we need it..but how much do we need?

A good way to estimate how much protein you need
is to take your body weight and divide that number by 2.

Generarally speaking, for most adults, the result is the amount in grams
you should aim to get each day.
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Well that explains why my doctors tell me I should eat at least 70 gr of protein daily. It's hard to eat that much, and I don't meet that goal ever -- I should try harder. I weigh 130 lbs, so that's not excessive like I thought it was. I use bone broth in everything that calls for broth, which has 9 gr protein per cup.

I do not like protein supplements. I do like eggs, milk, and meat.
 

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